Broadway Oyster Bar
Broadway Oyster Bar
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Casual French Quarter style restaurant, bar and music venue specializing in award winning Cajun, Creole and Seafood cuisines. Live music 7 nights per week with at least two bands each day. Some music is free and some requires a cover charge. Music style includes blues, rock, reggae, funk, New Orleans, R&B, soul, jam, outlaw country and whatever else we hear and like.
Features
Gluten free options, Vegetarian friendly
Accepts credit cards: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Location
Free off-street parking, Parking Available, Street Parking
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• Opens at 11:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Monday
11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Friday
11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:30 AM

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This is a hole in The wall kinda place. Don’t let the decor fool you! It’s great food!
Brandy M
Visited Jul 2025
Be aware that if they seat you in the area of the band, 1. You will be charged a large cover charge, and probably will not be able to talk.
Vance W
Visited Dec 2024
Q&A (10)
Is there a kids menu? You simple sides like Mac n cheese or something for picky eaters?
No answers yetAug 2022
Are kids welcome? We are thinking about coming this Sunday for live music probably for the 2-5 show.
No answers yetMay 2021
Pacific or Atlantic Ocean oysters ?
1 answerJan 2019
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Emily Carter
5 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2025 • FRIENDS
We loved it, we come here every time we can. The vibe is amazing and the food is soo good, really near from us one of the best bar in SL
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Marc_and_Kim_Z
3 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2025 • BUSINESS
Loved all the food. Oysters to start and then a shrimp po boy. Friend had the gator, tasty and the other pasta, looked delicious. Music rocked but the service was horrid. Absolutely the worst I’ve experienced in the city. Three attempts and 20 minutes later we got the bill.
Brandy M
5 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2025 • FAMILY
The food was great! I love to order desserts! We ate from Kentucky and my mother-in-law both agreed that the bread pudding was the best we had ever eaten!
Tip:
This is a hole in The wall kinda place. Don’t let the decor fool you! It’s great food!
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
pryhasr
2 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2025 • SOLO
Been coming here for years, disappointed in Gumbo where shrimp was mealy. The order of crawfish was the smallest I have ever consumed, difficult to get meat from tail they were so small. On a positive side the wait staff was very attentive.
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
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2.0 of 5 bubbles
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Fast Eddie
3 of 5 bubbles
May 2025 • FRIENDS
Ok way over priced. Had to wait 50 minutes for a table. Really looks like a dive. The restrooms are horrible. Food was ok. Service was good.
kiloii
5 of 5 bubbles
May 2025 • COUPLES
A must see and eat. Very nostalgic deco and very well prepared and served food. Looked for a seafood type restaurant near or location and tried the Oyster Bar. Was very satisfied and full when we left.
Brian S
5 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2025 • COUPLES
Hands down, the best dining experience I’ve had in the past 20 years. Broadway Oyster Bar is an absolute gem. The atmosphere is electric—full of character, charm, and that perfect blend of laid-back and lively. The charbroiled oysters were nothing short of phenomenal—perfectly seasoned, smoky, and addictively delicious. The shrimp? Absolute perfection—plump, juicy, and cooked just right.
George A
5 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • SOLO
I was here twice during a visit to St. Louis. The first time, I ate in the beer garden, around the back of the restaurant. Had excellent service there from the bartender. Had a dozen fresh oysters with a homemade cocktail sauce that cleared my sinuses. Not for the weak-hearted, but I loved it. Also had cup of jambalaya which was hearty. As for the cocktails, I first tried the hurricane, and that was delicious. After a long discussion with the bartender (who clearly knew her craft!) I got her to make me a Sazerac, which is one of the best versions I have ever had. It was such a wonderful meal and dining experience I return for lunch 2 days later for another delicious fried oyster po' boy. The restuarnt itself is a dark, cramped place but filled with various New Orleans memoriabilia. I enjoyed the beer garden more, but it's not open every day. It's not fine dining but just good eats.
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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greglinmon
5 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2025 • FRIENDS
Had dinner, just outstanding. Great wait staff. Had raw oysters and the oyster medley featuring three baked or char grilled oyster types. All were perfect. Our table had gumbo, jambalaya and a fried oyster po boy entres. All were very well done. The po boy was so good. The bread was perfect. This is a great joint.
Shane M
1 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2025 • SOLO
showed up during happy hour - first time visit - amazing spot! grabbed a few beers and dozen oysters - tasty! and ordered the sampler to go *wanted to taste all the "Cajun" dishes they offered Got my bill only to notice $8 draft 16oz domestic beer! where the F*CK am I at the airport! are you kidding - during happy hour!!! got to the hotel - busted out the food - the andouille sausage they claim to be "house andouille" is a pre sliced convenient product you buy from the big box stores! definitely not house made - the red beans that are supposed to have tasso - large dice pit ham from the same big box store - flavor was meh - on top of par boil rice! the Jambalaya - skip it! the Etouffee - I'm not sure how you managed to make that taste like hand soap! but ya did - and wasted all the crawfish tails that were in there the gumbo - well it has tomatoes in it - I'll leave it at that! My bartender was awesome, even gave me a lil tour and history behind the place! loved that part!
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Vance W
2 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • FAMILY
They would not seat us until our 4 groups arrived causing the first couple to wait about 45 minutes. Then when all were seated... surprise... a person came around and charged us $20.00 each for the privilege of being in their restaurant. Our waiter who seemed to have the IQ of a mouse with the attention span of a gnat came by, took one couples drink, appetizer, and meal, another couple's drink order and then left, only returning when he brought their food. Final straw was when he brought our bill!!! All on one - with no breakdown, leaving us to guess as to each couple's total. But --- he did not forget to include a 20% for himself. I believe we should of had a discount for all the hassle we endured. The music and background noise was so loud that we could not talk.
Tip:
Be aware that if they seat you in the area of the band, 1. You will be charged a large cover charge, and probably will not be able to talk.
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3.0 of 5 bubbles
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Katlin K
5 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • COUPLES
Food and atmosphere were amazing! Just like being in New Orleans. Be sure to make a reservation. Wait times can be long but well worth it. We got the Oyster Cardinals, Shrimp & Wild Mushroom Pasta and Voodoo Shrimp tacos. All came out hot, fresh and visually pleasing. 10/10 recommend.
Karen L
5 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • COUPLES
We've eaten here for years and love it! So glad for the excellent creole food and pretty close to home! Love everything about this place, food, drinks, atmosphere & entertainment, Highly recommend!!
DREAMEN.FOOL
3 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • COUPLES
Staff was friendly. Neat atmosphere, very eclectic. Ordered the shrimp which was over cooked, almost half were stuck to the shell and impossible to peel. The oysters were tasty but not cleaned properly, not scrubbed at all. Covered in seaweed and lots of loose bits of dirt and sheet that was hard to not get a mouthful of when eating. Accompaniments were boring. Loved the extra hot horseradish but they should tell people as most wouldn’t be able to handle it and its overpowering with the oysters.
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
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2.0 of 5 bubbles
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Voyage162370
1 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • COUPLES
Btw, watch your credit card bill. We were charged 1.85 more than we authorized. I’m sure they think no one will bother disputing such a small amount, but do it over and over, night after night and you’ve made yourself a tidy sum. Food was so-so
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